C63 Bus Detours on Franklin St Through May

Westbound C63 buses detour via South Dakota Avenue NE through May 15, 2026

WMATA C63 Bus Detours on Franklin St Through May

Riders on WMATA's westbound C63 bus route will need to plan for detours through mid-May as construction work closes a section of Franklin Street NE. The detour affects westbound service toward Georgia Avenue, with buses rerouting via South Dakota Avenue NE starting immediately through Friday, May 15, 2026. Eastbound C63 service toward Deanwood won't be affected by the construction work between 20th and 22nd streets.

Construction Closes Two-Block Section

The construction project spans two blocks of Franklin Street NE between 20th and 22nd streets, requiring the temporary closure of the roadway to through traffic. Transit officials said the work necessitates rerouting westbound buses to maintain service continuity. The agency didn't specify what type of construction is underway or which entity is performing the work. Street construction projects in urban transit corridors typically involve utility upgrades, roadway resurfacing, or infrastructure improvements that require temporary lane or full street closures.

Westbound Buses Reroute via South Dakota Avenue

Westbound C63 buses traveling toward Georgia Avenue will detour at Vista Street, turning onto South Dakota Avenue NE to bypass the construction zone. The buses will then rejoin their regular route at Franklin Street NE and 15th Street, resuming normal service from that point. Transit officials said the detour adds distance to the westbound route but didn't provide estimates of how much additional travel time riders should expect. The agency advised passengers to allow extra time for their trips during the construction period.

Detour Remains Through Mid-May 2026

The detour took effect immediately upon announcement and will remain in place through Friday, May 15, 2026, according to transit officials. The agency didn't indicate whether the end date could change based on construction progress or weather delays. WMATA typically provides advance notice before service changes, though emergency construction work sometimes requires immediate detours with shorter notification periods.

Riders Advised to Plan Ahead

Transit officials encouraged passengers to avoid the construction area if possible and to allow additional travel time when using the affected westbound C63 service. Riders who regularly use stops along the closed section of Franklin Street between 20th and 22nd streets will need to access the route at alternate locations during the detour period. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for C63 riders navigating the temporary service changes.